Kentucky's 7th Senate district
Kentucky's 7th Senatorial district is one of 38 districts in the Kentucky Senate. The district comprises the counties of Anderson, Henry, and Shelby, as well as part of Jefferson. It has been represented by Adrienne Southworth (R–Lawrenceburg) since 2021.[1] As of 2022, the district had a population of 111,838.[2]
| Kentucky's 7th State Senate district | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senator |
| ||||
| Registration | 49.7% Republican 40.5% Democratic 9.2% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 83.8% White 5.9% Black 6.0% Hispanic 0.9% Asian 0.1% Native American 0.2% Other 3.1% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2022) | 111,838 | ||||
| Registered voters (May 2024) | 91,576 | ||||
Voter registration
On June 1, 2024, the district had 91,576 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.
| Party | Registration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Voters | % | ||
| Republican | 45,511 | 49.70 | |
| Democratic | 37,100 | 40.51 | |
| Independent | 4,069 | 4.44 | |
| Libertarian | 465 | 0.51 | |
| Green | 45 | 0.05 | |
| Constitution | 31 | 0.03 | |
| Socialist Workers | 9 | 0.01 | |
| Reform | 8 | 0.01 | |
| "Other" | 4,338 | 4.74 | |
| Total | 91,576 | 100.00 | |
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | |||
Election results from statewide races
2022 – present
| Year | Office | Results[lower-alpha 1] |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Senator | Paul 64.4 - 35.5% |
| Amendment 1 | 54.4 - 45.6% | |
| Amendment 2 | 53.4 - 46.6% | |
| 2023 | Governor | Cameron 50.8 - 49.1% |
| Secretary of State | Adams 65.3 - 34.7% | |
| Attorney General | Coleman 63.0 - 37.0% | |
| Auditor of Public Accounts | Ball 65.7 - 34.3% | |
| State Treasurer | Metcalf 61.7 - 38.3% | |
| Commissioner of Agriculture | Shell 64.3 - 35.7% |
List of members representing the district
| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Richard Chin (Louisville) |
Republican | November 1965 – January 1, 1972 |
Elected to finish Layne's term. Reelected in 1967. Lost reelection. |
1964–1972 Jefferson County (part). |
| Bill Quinlan (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 1972 – January 1, 1993 |
Elected in 1971. Reelected in 1975. Reelected in 1979. Reelected in 1983. Reelected in 1988. Retired. |
1972–1974 Jefferson County (part). |
| 1974–1984 Jefferson County (part). | ||||
| 1984–1993 Jefferson County (part). | ||||
| Lindy Casebier (Louisville) |
Republican | January 1, 1993 – January 1, 2005 |
Elected in 1992. Reelected in 1996. Reelected in 2000. Retired due to redistricting. |
1993–1997 |
| 1997–2003 | ||||
| 2003–2015 | ||||
Julian Carroll (Frankfort) |
Democratic | January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2021 |
Elected in 2004. Reelected in 2008. Reelected in 2012. Reelected in 2016. Retired. | |
| 2015–2023 | ||||
Adrienne Southworth (Lawrenceburg) |
Republican | January 1, 2021 – present |
Elected in 2020. Lost renomination. | |
| 2023–present |
Elections
2024
2020
2016
1996
Notes
- Figures presented in this table are calculated by summing precinct election results published by the Kentucky State Board of Elections, using precinct data that list each precinct's senatorial district.
References
- "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- "Census profile: State Senate District 7, KY". Census Reporter. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
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